At least two soldiers sustained injury when terrorists attacked a military base in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
One of the bandits was reportedly killed in the gun duel with soldiers during the attack that happened on Monday.
Sources said the terrorists were crossing to Mashegu and Wushishi Local Government Areas when they launched the attack.
Chairman, Rafi Local Government Council, Alhaji Ayuba Usman Katako, who confirmed the incident, said the injured soldiers were responding to treatment at IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna.
He called for prayers and support from communities through useful information to enable the security agencies fight the attackers.
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